Bill > HB570

This bill requires the Texas Workforce Commission, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and public housing authorities, to develop a process for identifying housing choice voucher program applicants who may be eligible for additional public assistance programs. Specifically, when screening housing voucher applications, agencies will be tasked with identifying individuals who might qualify for programs like Medicaid, the child health plan program, financial assistance, nutritional assistance (such as SNAP), and other programs identified by the commission. If an applicant is found to be potentially eligible for these programs, they must be notified about each specific program for which they might qualify and provided with detailed information on how to apply for and obtain those benefits. The agencies involved are required to create a memorandum of understanding that outlines their respective roles and duties in implementing this new screening and notification process. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and allows for potential delays in implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are needed.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB570